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Rocco Vata on the ball for the Ireland U21s earlier this year. Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO

Ireland U21 star joins Watford after 'earlier than expected' Celtic exit

Rocco Vata has signed a four-year deal.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U21 international Rocco Vata has signed for Watford FC after his “earlier than expected” departure from Celtic.

Vata joins the Championship outfit on a four-year deal, with the option of an additional year.

The 19-year-old forward makes the move after progressing through the Hoops Academy, making six appearances and scoring one goal for the first-team.

Vata posted an interesting message on Instagram upon his exit. “My 12 years at Celtic comes to an end earlier than expected,” he wrote.

“I would like to thank all the staff I’ve worked with throughout the years for developing me into the player and person I am today. And the fans who believed in me and supported me. I wish Celtic all the best next year.”

IMG_6137 Rocco Vata Instagram. Rocco Vata Instagram.

Vata, who has scored five goals in three recent appearances for the Ireland U21s, had earlier shared his joy in securing his next move.

“Delighted to have signed for Watford,” he posted. “Excited for the new challenge.

“See you soon Hornets.”

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    Jul 6th 2024, 1:13 PM

    A real shame . Good talented youngster that should have been given more of a chance . Hopefully Lawal will be a chance some time soon , otherwise we could lose him too.

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    Jul 6th 2024, 1:27 PM

    So did celtic let him go are did he want to go

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    Jul 6th 2024, 1:42 PM

    @Square: think he went as he was frustrated at lack of first team opportunities.

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    Jul 6th 2024, 1:45 PM

    @Alan Knight: bit sad that he is a great talent

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    Jul 6th 2024, 1:59 PM

    @Square: Agree 100 with you.

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    Jul 6th 2024, 2:30 PM

    @Square: offered a lot more money at Watford too.

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    Jul 6th 2024, 2:41 PM

    @Me O’Sullivan: hopefully gets game time with them

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